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Bare-crowned Antbird

Gymnocichla nudiceps

Least Concern
Envergure
15,0 cm
Poids
31,75 g
Famille
Thamnophilidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Bare-crowned Antbird (Gymnocichla nudiceps) is a bird species in the family Thamnophilidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15 cm and a weight of 31.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Bare-crowned Antbird is a small antbird of the family Thamnophilidae found in lowland tropical forests of Central America and northwestern South America. Weighing about 31.75g with a wingspan of 15cm, the male has distinctive bare blue skin on the crown. It forages in the forest understory, often following army ant swarms to catch flushed insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 15,0 cm 5.9 in
Poids 31,75 g 1.12 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: DM.

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Thamnophilidae
Genus Gymnocichla
Espèces Gymnocichla nudiceps

Distribution

Bare-crowned Antbird has been recorded in 2 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Bare-crowned Antbird endangered?
The Bare-crowned Antbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bare-crowned Antbird nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Bare-crowned Antbird?
The Bare-crowned Antbird has a wingspan of 15.0 cm, weight of 31.75 g.
What order and family does the Bare-crowned Antbird belong to?
The Bare-crowned Antbird (Gymnocichla nudiceps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae.

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